Name: Portola Hotel & Spa
Address: Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States of America, Two Portola Plaza, California, CA 93940, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $179 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Portola Hotel & Spa

Two Portola Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940, United States of America –

*8.8* Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*8.6* Fisherman's Wharf: only 5 minutes away! (1,300 feet by foot)

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Great location on the marina, short walking to beach, pier, marina, lots of restaurants

Icepop, United Kingdom

Big and spacious hotel in an great location. Lots of shops, rearaurants and the pier within walking distance.

Mark, United Kingdom

Great location and lovely rooms. Pool is a bit c hilly, but the spa pool was nice and warm. The new lobby looks great. Very good Concierge. Very comfy beds.

Mauinan, New Zealand

Excellent location by the pier and parking was excellent. Good bar and lobby

Clinton, United Kingdom

We had one breakfast - amazing! It is expensive but so is everywhere in Monterey. I thought it might feel very conferency but it didn't - great location. you can walk everywhere from here. Staff were fantastic Beds fantastic

Sarah, United Kingdom

Excellent staff, wonderful on-site restaurant, comfy beds.

Jarrett, United States of America

Comfy beds, coffee machine in room and the fluffy robes.

Julie, United Kingdom

Loved the location; easy to walk to Fisherman's Wharf eateries and fun spots downtown (Bull & Bear was a huge hit with the 20-somethings+ a safe walk back at 2am!)

Amy, United States of America

Lovely lobby area and nice touch to give cookies on arrival

Paula, United Kingdom

I was extremely dissatisfied that the rooms did not have air conditioners. The room was hot and stuffy and made it for a miserable stay. When I expressed my concerns to the staff they showed very little concern. I'm very unhappy with my stay.

Erica, United States of America

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This property is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Within 5 minutes' walk of Fisherman's Wharf, the Portola Hotel & Spa is 1 miles from the historic Cannery Row. It offers an outdoor pool, three on-site restaurants, and a microbrewery.

Guest rooms feature a flat-screen TV and a refrigerator. The private bathroom include eco-friendly amenities and a make-up mirror. Select rooms offer views of the harbour.

The free full-service fitness centre features modern cardio and weight training equipment. Guests can also enjoy the outdoor pool and hot tub, and relax with a massage in the spa.

The Club Room is open daily for breakfast and offers a European breakfast buffet with bottomless mimosas from 06:00-11:00. Jacks Monterey is open for lunch and dinner. It offers California cuisine. Peter B's restaurant has a happy hour every day from 16:00 until 18:30 102.1 KRML Pub Talk Live Broadcast happens every Wednesday from 17:00 until 18:00 on Peter B's patio. The brewpub features pub food and beer as well as 18 HD TVs.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Monterey! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.0 for two-person stays.

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	Room Selected at Check-In 2 full beds or 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 300 ft² Bed type preference can't be guaranteed as it will be given on arrival based on availability. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 342 ft² Offers city or garden terrace views Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 342 ft² This room offers city or terrace views. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Fold-up bed, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	King Room with Courtyard View 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 400 ft² Features a private patio and views of the courtyard. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Two Double Beds with Courtyard View 2 full beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 400 ft² This room features a private patio and views of the courtyard. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Patio, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Fold-up bed, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	King Room with Harbor View 1 king bed	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 350 ft² Features a private patio and views of Monterey Bay. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
	Two Double Beds with Harbor View 2 full beds	Show prices
댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 350 ft² Features views of Monterey Bay. Rates are based on 2 guests. A maximum of 4 guests can stay in this room. Please refer to the policies for fees that will apply for additional guests. Room Facilities: Shower, Safe, Pay-per-view channels, TV, Telephone, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Refrigerator, Desk, Ironing facilities, Free toiletries, Fan, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Cable channels, Carpeted, Interconnecting room(s) available, Laptop safe, Flat-screen TV, View, Wake-up service, Alarm clock, Wardrobe/Closet, Hypoallergenic, Coffee machine, Towels, Linens, Upper floors accessible by elevator, Fold-up bed, Toilet paper , Trash cans, Childrens' cribs Check-in / / Check-in Date Check-out / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Closest Landmarks

Monterey Pines Golf Club 0.1 miles
Golden State Theatre 0.1 miles
Casa Serrano 0.2 miles
Monterey Bay Whale Watching Cruises 0.2 miles
Fisherman's Wharf 0.2 miles
Larkin House 0.2 miles
Stevenson House 0.3 miles
Monterey Museum of Art 0.3 miles
Colton Hall Museum 0.3 miles
Presidio of Monterey Museum 0.4 miles

Closest Airports

Mineta San Jose International Airport 52.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Excellent location by the pier and parking was excellent. Good bar and lobby”

Clinton Lloyd

United Kingdom

“Lovely lobby area and nice touch to give cookies on arrival”

Paula

United Kingdom

“Location. A beautiful hotel. I didn't feel rushed about anything. My 3rd time staying!”

Peggy

United States of America

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3 Restaurants On Site

Jacks Monterey

Menu: À la carte

Open for: Lunch, Dinner, Cocktail hour
Peter B's Brewpub

Menu: À la carte

Open for: Lunch, Dinner
The Club Room

Menu: Buffet & À La Carte

Open for: Breakfast

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The Fine Print

Guests may make reservations for a maximum of 9 rooms. 10 or more rooms is considered a group and needs to be booked directly through the sales department.

The Monterey Conference Center, adjacent to the Portola Hotel & Spa, is currently under renovation due to be completed in the fall of 2017. During this project, the City of Monterey will be replacing the driveway that serves as an entrance to the Portola Hotel & Spa. The property has taken extra steps to ensure a smooth arrival process for each and every guest. Please contact the property for any further details.

Please note: From August 21 through September 28, 2017 the property will be painting the exterior of the hotel.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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August 22, 2017

Icepop
United Kingdom
7.5

“Great location but noise spoilt our stay, glad it was only one night”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Our room was in a separate building from the main hotel with a public thoroughfare just below our room. Was very, very noisy even with balcony doors closed, from very early morning until late in the night. They were setting up for some outside event so lots of tooing and froing with metal barriers, chairs, tables etc. Really spoilt the experience, especially at the rate they charge.
눇Great location on the marina, short walking to beach, pier, marina, lots of restaurants
August 21, 2017

Shelley
United States of America
10

“It was very nice”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Clean and location
August 20, 2017

Anonymous
Sweden
Age group: 45 – 54
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Style, atmosphere and location
August 19, 2017

Mark
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Fantastic place to stay for exploring Carmel and Big Sur.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The charge for parking was expensive.
눇Big and spacious hotel in an great location. Lots of shops, rearaurants and the pier within walking distance.
August 17, 2017

mauinan
New Zealand
Age group: 55 – 64

1 helpful vote
9.2

“A wonderful stay in Monterey.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Currently there is a lot of construction going on around the hotel. A bit hard drive up to the hotel. That will be fixed once construction is done.
눇Great location and lovely rooms. Pool is a bit c hilly, but the spa pool was nice and warm. The new lobby looks great. Very good Concierge. Very comfy beds.
August 17, 2017

Clinton Lloyd
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
8.8

“Great location by pier”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Room was miles from reception - it seems booking.com get the cheapest rooms in any hotel
눇Excellent location by the pier and parking was excellent. Good bar and lobby
August 16, 2017

Sarah
United Kingdom
8.8

“Large hotel with super efficient staff, great location for all in Monterey”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • 2 rooms
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉Rooms with a view were out of price range and probably not worth the extra
눇We had one breakfast - amazing! It is expensive but so is everywhere in Monterey. I thought it might feel very conferency but it didn't - great location. you can walk everywhere from here. Staff were fantastic Beds fantastic
August 16, 2017

Nancy
United States of America
5.0

“Not a positve experience overall. Would not recommend Portola Hotel and Spa.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The room was HOT with no AC ~ and when the windows were open there was no breeze. Also, the seagulls were very noisy ...and since we couldn't close the windows , sleeping was almost impossible. The parking is terrible. Returned to the hotel at 8pm on a Sunday night, there was no parking in the designated garage. The $20 fee we paid was for self-parking, but there were NO spaces available . Finally waited until someone came out , but that should not be the case for a $20 fee. There is construction going on and with the windows open the noise started early in the morning. And not being able to close the windows we had to tolerate more noise (along with the incessant seagulls.) In the morning they were cleaning and prepping for an up-coming Car show . They were power-washing all the front entrances, making it very wet and slippery and dangerous to navigate . Not good . For a 4-star hotel, we were VERY disappointed and will definitely stay somewhere else next year on our annual trip to Monterey .
눇The Downtown location is convenient .
August 15, 2017

Alister
Australia
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Noise level outside dreadful, woken up by paving works or rubbish truck early every day
August 15, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No air conditioning
August 13, 2017

Jarrett
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Beds a bit small for 2, but I'm 6'4, only thing I could think of.
눇Excellent staff, wonderful on-site restaurant, comfy beds.
August 13, 2017

Anonymous
United Kingdom
6.7

“Expensive for the service received”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds with Courtyard View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The hotel was very impersonal. No real welcome on arrival. We wanted to go into the bar early evening for a hot drink but we're told it was too busy and we were asked to go to Starbucks across the road. Not what I would expect as a service for guests.
눇The room was very clean.
August 13, 2017

Judith
United Kingdom
7.5

“No space in room for a third bed. Queen beds rather small.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Location
August 11, 2017

Julie
United Kingdom
7.1

“The "spa" element of its name is a bit of a let-down.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Two Double Beds
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Pool area: across the street, overcrowded and next to a major road so it was noisy. Not very spa-like.
눇Comfy beds, coffee machine in room and the fluffy robes.
August 11, 2017

Lesley
United Kingdom
8.8

“Loved it, even though it was expensive.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Two Double Beds with Harbor View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Bed was far too big. Only one coffee per day in the room.
눇Easy access to the historic parts of Monterey

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